Sims, Charissa
Summary: The story is about a young Dragon in the Himalayas that is raised by Hawks in a village suffering a drought. Kinley has a dream of a lake with other dragons and decides to leave his village in search of water! He discovers that he is a Water Dragon and that bringing water to the world is his true purpose. He meets many friends and has challenges along the way. The story is meant to teach...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ergolution Inc. 0000
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE Fiction Sims 2015Robertson, Joanne
Summary: "A translation of The Water Walker into Anishinaabemowin. The book contains both Anishinaabemowin and English. The Water Walker is the story of a determined Ojibwe Grandmother who walked around all of the Great Lakes to protect our water."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Second Story Press 2019
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Summary: "Una historia real sobre un científico contemporáneo que salvó la capa de ozono y el planeta, evitando un desastre en el medioambiente. Mario Molina es un científico mexicoamericano y un héroe de nuestros días que ayudó a resolver la crisis de la capa de ozono de la década de 1980. Se crió en la Ciudad de México y desde niño sintió curiosidad por los mundos ocultos que estudiaba a través de un...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Charlesbridge 2019
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: J SPANISH 921 MOLMann, Dionna L.
Summary: Conserving water is not hard. Small steps can lead to big changes! Learn how you can take action in How You Can Save Water. -- back cover
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc. 2022
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J333.91 MANGerry, Lisa
Summary: "No doubt about it, water is pretty important! And all living things on Earth--from big blue whales to teeny-tiny bacteria--need water. But our world is currently facing some serious water problems: drinkable water isn't easily accessible to everyone, the demands for water around the globe are increasing but the supply is limited, and some human actions are causing disastrous ripple effects...
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 553.7 GERFridell, Ron.
Summary: Discusses the pollution and conservation of water.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications Co. 2009
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 363.7394 FRIBuhrman-Deever, Susannah
Summary: "On the Pacific Coast of North America, sea otters play, dive, and hunt for sea urchins, crabs, abalone, and fish in the lush kelp forests beneath the waves. But there was a time when people hunted the otters almost to extinction. Without sea otters to eat them, an army of hungry sea urchins grew and destroyed entire kelp forests. Fish and other animals that depended on the kelp were lost, too....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Candlewick Press 2020
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Summary: "Part of the nonfiction Orca Wild series for middle readers, this book looks at the important role sea otters play in the ecosystem. Readers will learn about the history of sea otters, their recovery from near extinction and how to conserve the species for the future. Illustrated with photos by the photojournalist author."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 599.769 GROLindstrom, Carole
Summary: "Indigenous women have always worked tirelessly to protect our water -- keeping it pure and clean for the generations to come. Yet there was a time when their voices and teachings were nearly drowned out, leaving entire communities and environments in danger and without clean water. But then came Grandma Josephine and her great-niece, Autumn. Speak for the water. Sing for the water. Dance for...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Roaring Brook 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 PELCopies Available at Peninsula
1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE LINMihaly, Christy
Summary: "Immerse yourself in fascinating facts about water! This comprehensive yet accessible exploration of water will help young readers understand many aspects of one of our planet's most precious resources - and how they can protect it. A friendly water droplet character guides children through topics ranging from melting and freezing to the ways in which water literally shapes the Earth. Tales by...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Barefoot Books 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 553.7 MIHChau, Alina
Summary: "Jordan's days as the star player for her school's basketball team ended when an accident left her paralyzed...Now, she's still the team captain, but her competition days seem to be behind her...until an encounter with a mysterious elephant, who she names Marshmallow, helps Jordan discover a brand new sport. Will water polo be the way for Jordan to continue her athletic dreams--or will it just...
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Publisher / Publication Date: First Second 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J 741.5 CHACopies Available at Kingsley
1 available in Juvenile Graphic Novels, Call number: J GRAPHIC CHABoothroyd, Jennifer
Summary: Super Grover learns how and why to conserve water, using such techniques as turning off the faucet while brushing teeth, taking shorter showers, and use less paper.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lerner Publications 2019
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Summary: Alfredo y su papá deben cruzar la frontera en un viaje difícil de México a los Estados Unidos. ¿Encontrarán el nuevo hogar que están buscando en el otro lado? Basándose en hechos reales, esta historia cobra vida gracias a la ilustradora Mexicana Claudia Navarro, y está repleta de notas al final del texto para iniciar conversaciones sobre inmigración.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Barefoot Books 2018
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1 available in Juvenile World Languages, Call number: J SPANISH 325 MILLassieur, Allison
Summary: This encyclopedia offers readers the chance to explore the 63 national parks in the United States and its territories. Alongside photos of the parks, the text highlights each park's history, points of interest, and things to do. Features include glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Encyclopedias, an imprint of Abdo Reference 2023
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Summary: Introduces a sea otter who lived in an aquarium in California who cared for rescued pups and inspired state lawmakers to protect the endangered species.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Spotlight 2019
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Rising Reader (Purple), Call number: JBR PURPLE FELSánchez, Erika L.
Summary: "Julia no es la hija mexicana perfecta. Ese era el rol de su hermana Olga. Olga no fue a la universidad, se quedó en casa para cuidar a sus padres, limpiar la casa y trabajar a medio tiempo. Julia tiene grandes sueños y no quiere formar parte del camino de su hermana mayor. Pero un solo error, que ocurre mientras enviaba un mensaje de texto al mismo tiempo que cruzaba la calle más concurrida de...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Vintage Español 2018
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1 available in Foreign Language, Call number: 468 SPANISH SANCopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Young Adult Foreign Language, Call number: YA FOREIGN SPANISH SANSummary: Bill Nye illustrates how various types of transportation utilize friction, from traction in trains and the "roll" of ball bearings in skateboards and automobiles, to the lack of friction in a hovercraft.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Disney Educational Productions 2008
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1 available in Juvenile Digital Video Disc, Call number: DVD JUV BILVanBlaricom, G. R. (Glenn R.)
Summary: Provides insight into the world of the sea otter, their grooming habits, how they care for their young, how they live, and what they eat. Excellent general introduction to sea otters; for ages 10+. For those interested in nature and wildlife, especially those in the San Francisco Bay and Monterey Bay regions of California and those in the Seattle area. An engaging look at the life of one of...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Voyageur Press 2001
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1 available in Oversize, Call number: OVS 599.7695 VANMurray, Julie
Summary: This title will teach readers about the sixth planet from the sun, Saturn! The title will cover cool information, like how the planet has 62 moons!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Zoom 2019
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 523.46 MURShepard, Mark
Summary: Helps farmers capture water in areas they want to, and avoid having water flow immediately to the low point.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Acres U.S.A. 2020
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 631.7 SHESchmidt, Gary D.
Summary: On a short winter day, Samuel and his father enter into a series of trades with neighbors and strangers until they come home with a brown-eyed milk cow for Mama.
Format: sound recording-nonmusical
Publisher / Publication Date: Recorded Books 2020
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1 available in Juvenile book on CD, Call number: J CD Fiction Schmidt 2020Copies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Juvenile Audiobooks, Call number: J CD SCHBrown, Carron
Summary: Watch as astronauts blast off into space with this beautifully illustrated book. By simply holding the book up to the light, or shining a torch behind each page, young readers will be able to discover how astronauts work, eat and exercise on a space station, and will delight in following a crew from lift-off to touch-down. The innovative see-through feature fulfills a similar function to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Kane Miller, a division of EDC Publishing 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE SPANISH BROShepard, Mark
Summary: In times of drought, this system enables producers to catch, direct and hold water high where it can be put to work, and in times of severe rain or melt, these strategies help prevent erosion by directing water on a meandering journey using a series of retention and distribution features. The book offers detailed diagrams and clear instructions, problem-solving and system maintenance guidance,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Acres U.S.A. 0000
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Examines efforts by a group of citizens in West Virginia to hold the industrial giant Du Pont responsible for poisoning the drinking water supply as a result of dumping toxic chemicals.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2018